This trip was over the top in value and experience. The tour guide was amazing, and the activities selected we're fun. There was not one thing I didn't enjoy about this trip. I am now more open to taking other trips to countries abroad now. show less

Great experience, amazing tour guide, beautiful cities...all of this combined with good and funny friends, make a wonderful vacation. Highly recommended! show less

My trip to Spain was the greatest thing I’ve ever done in my life. It opened my eyes to so many things and I saw and learned so much. Our flight over got delayed and we didn’t end up getting to Spain until a day later but it was all worth it once we got there. Barcelona was by far my favorite city we went to and I tried so much new food every where we went. Everything was so picture perfect that you couldn’t put your camera down. Our tour guide was the most amazing person, he always brought us treats, made us laugh, and helped us get where we needed to be on time. This trip made me want to travel even more all over the world. show less

This was my first time traveling outside of the country and I'm glad that it was such an amazing and memorable experience. I do not think I would have had such a great time if it weren't for our always kind and energetic tour director. He was always doing his best to find us fun and culturally enriching things to do in our free time and always gave the best restaurant recommendations. He was what made the tour more than just a tour, it was a memory I will keep with me for the rest of my life. He was just as excited as us to visit fun places and eat new foods. I couldn't say a single bad thing about this tour only because even when we had to walk long distances or wake up early, he managed to make those things fun too. I would go on a million more tours if it meant having someone like him along for the trip. Overall I have no negative opinions of my tour. show less

Hello,
Just wanted to take a minute to express our appreciation for your efforts on the trip to Spain. Our daughter came home very happy with the entire experience. She spoke of all the wonderful things she experienced, did and saw. She also talked about how the tour director was very on top of things and how nice she was. She also enjoyed the interaction with students from across the country. The extra trips to Toledo and Montserrat were a big hit with her also.
I especially want to thank you for ensuring her culinary needs were met. I know firsthand what a challenge feeding a vegan can be. I was worried about her meals but she said she was fed much better than expected. Thank You for making this a wonderful experience, one that was obviously well worth the expense. I am happy EF tours will also be in charge of next year`s trip to Costa Rica. I will be sending my daughter on that trip also. Thank You for a job well done, please thank the tour director also.
Thank You, show less

Overall the experience was amazing. To explore other cultures, experience different foods, visit a country that is a world away is a blessing. Our tour lady was very informative, many places we visit was interesting Yet a few was not so interesting. Though I personally felt a disconnect & became bored with visiting So many churches the sites around still were good. Lots of walking which was okay but not so okay as we were tired, lol. If someone ask would I visit again or take another EF Tour I would sign up with the quickness. One thing I would recommend as we deal with teens is that one day or at least a half day of free time to “do them” is recommended. Understanding this is an educational tour BUT many will never get this chance again so a day to shop, dine, and just explore without touring would be nice! One last thing, it would have been nice IF the hotel we stayed at had a pool and working AC and WiFi show less

The trip overall was an amazing experience it exceeded my expectations and just the hospitality of the EF tour guide as well as the local ones we had along the way were amazing. I would highly highly recommend this trip to anyone show less

This was my first time to Spain. I had always wanted to go, but I was not sure if I would enjoy it. Once we arrived, I was instantly brought into the Spanish culture and I was able to experience it fully! I enjoyed it so much and I cannot wait to go back and visit Spain. show less

It was amazing show less

Tour director was outstanding - very knowledgeable and very accessible with a great sense of humor as well.

Tours, biking, cooking, walking were all well worthwhile and placed in their proper historical and cultural contexts. Explanations were kept at a level the kids could understand.

I realized, however, that Barcelona and Madrid combined contain too much for a one week tour. Next time I would stick to just one city and get to know it in depth.

Having now done both types of tours, I think the language immersion experience better meets the goals l have for my students: they learn language in the context of a country in the morning with a native speaker, and then in the afternoon are sent out to use what they have learned via all sorts of activities. On a non-language immersion tour there is less scaffolding to connect language and grammar with daily activities.

On previous tours, both language immersion and non, a cooking class was included. This was an add-on for us this time, but l think it should be standard. Students work together in the language towards a goal that is both evaluated and consumed by others in the group. So the stakes are high to perform well while they learn language and a life skill simultaneously. show less